Landscape
Nature’s Palette
Following my involvement in the Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s 2024 Annual Exhibition, I was inspired to “paint large and complicated” after seeing the amazing paintings from artists across our state. I sought inspiration from a favorite source – nature.…
Winter Glow
One of the features of watercolor painting that attracted me from photography is the freedom it offers to imagine and compose scenes. Certainly, with advances in digital image editing and AI assistance, that gap is closing. However, it is appealing…
McFarland Farms
On my way to Durham I frequently pass McFarland Farms. My mom grew up on a farm in Connecticut and my many happy memories has always given me a special interest in farms. There was something very familiar about this…
Morning Rituals
On a snowy morning in February, I peered out the window of my daughter’s home on a farm in Colorado. Basking in the glow of a beautiful sunrise, her orange tabby, Jasper, was surveying his kingdom from the second floor…
Little River
Durham is blessed with many treasures of natural beauty such as this one on Little River in north Durham. The land was acquired by Durham to be preserved as a park. The scene has many interesting features: the mountain laurels…
Stone Bridge, Duke Gardens
Earlier this year I was privileged to photograph my nephew, Chris, as he knelt on one knee and proposed marriage on this bridge in Duke Gardens. Chris and Christina were married in November and the choice of a wedding gift…
Trencin Castle, Slovakia
A historic castle in western Slovakia, it dates back to the age of the Roman empire. I loved the perspective of the castle looming over the town and water below.
The Golden Hour
In photography, the “golden hour” is the time shortly after sunrise and before sunset where the sun is low on the horizon and the light is particularly warm and attractive for photographs. During a visit to Colorado with my daughter,…
The Snowy Footbridge
During a visit with my daughter and her husband in Boulder, CO, we took a trip up to the Rocky Mountain National Park. It was snowing and cold but we were captivated by the beautiful sights. There were small herds…
Rocky Mountain Llama Farm
While visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Colorado recently, I enjoyed seeing the beautiful snowy landscapes that are infrequent visitors to North Carolina. My daughter and I were taking a walk together on a snowy morning and I was captivated…
